Written by: Hunter Lockwood Thompson, Kayla Becker, and Stella Beerman Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a daily tool for many people, including Indigenous communities and employees of Tribal Nations. This document is intended to guide National Breath of Life communities in making informed decisions about the use of generative AI in language and…
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Exploring the National Breath of Life Training Model
For many communities, the process of language revitalization begins in an archive with handwritten notes, old dictionaries, and recordings. But how are these materials transformed into lessons, apps, and resources for a new generation of learners? At National Breath of Life (BoL), participants use the National Breath of Life Training Trajectory, a dedicated model for…
Call for Apprentices: National Breath of Life Digital Archive Training Program
Are you part of an Indigenous community using archival materials to revitalize your language and culture? National Breath of Life is offering paid apprenticeship opportunities to build and manage digital archives that support your community’s revitalization efforts. Selected apprentices receive hands-on training and financial support to learn the Indigenous Languages Digital Archive (ILDA)—a tribally owned…
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